Table of contents

1. A Review of General Chemistry5h 5m
2. Molecular Representations1h 14m
3. Acids and Bases2h 46m
4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes4h 17m
5. Chirality3h 39m
6. Thermodynamics and Kinetics1h 22m
7. Substitution Reactions1h 48m
8. Elimination Reactions2h 30m
9. Alkenes and Alkynes2h 9m
10. Addition Reactions3h 19m
11. Radical Reactions1h 58m
12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols2h 42m
13. Alcohols and Carbonyl Compounds2h 17m
14. Synthetic Techniques1h 26m
15. Analytical Techniques:IR, NMR, Mass Spect7h 3m
16. Conjugated Systems6h 13m
17. Ultraviolet Spectroscopy51m
18. Aromaticity2h 34m
19. Reactions of Aromatics: EAS and Beyond5h 1m
20. Phenols55m
21. Aldehydes and Ketones: Nucleophilic Addition4h 56m
22. Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: NAS2h 51m
23. The Chemistry of Thioesters, Phophate Ester and Phosphate Anhydrides1h 10m
24. Enolate Chemistry: Reactions at the Alpha-Carbon1h 53m
25. Condensation Chemistry2h 9m
26. Amines1h 43m
27. Heterocycles2h 0m
28. Carbohydrates5h 53m
29. Amino Acids4h 20m
30. Peptides and Proteins2h 42m
31. Catalysis in Organic Reactions1h 30m
32. Lipids 2h 50m
33. The Organic Chemistry of Metabolic Pathways2h 52m
34. Nucleic Acids1h 32m
35. Transition Metals6h 14m
36. Synthetic Polymers1h 49m

4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes

Naming Amines

Organic Chemistry

4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes

Naming Amines

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Problem 80a

Textbook Question

What is each compound's systematic name?
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Step 1: Identify the longest continuous carbon chain in the compound. This chain will serve as the parent chain, and its length determines the base name (e.g., methane, ethane, propane, etc.).

Step 2: Number the carbon atoms in the parent chain, starting from the end closest to the first substituent (branch or functional group) to ensure the substituents receive the lowest possible numbers.

Step 3: Identify and name all substituents attached to the parent chain. Substituents are groups such as alkyl groups (e.g., methyl, ethyl) or functional groups (e.g., hydroxyl, halogens).

Step 4: Combine the names of the substituents with the parent chain name. Use prefixes (e.g., di-, tri-) if there are multiple identical substituents, and list substituents in alphabetical order. Include the position numbers of the substituents before their names.

Step 5: If the compound contains functional groups with priority (e.g., alcohols, carboxylic acids), ensure the functional group is reflected in the suffix of the name and adjust the numbering of the parent chain accordingly.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

IUPAC Nomenclature

IUPAC nomenclature is a systematic method for naming organic chemical compounds. It provides a set of rules to create unique names based on the structure of the molecule, including the longest carbon chain, functional groups, and substituents. Understanding these rules is essential for accurately identifying and communicating the identity of compounds.

Functional Groups

Functional groups are specific groups of atoms within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules. Recognizing functional groups is crucial for determining the properties and reactivity of organic compounds, as they dictate how the compound behaves in chemical reactions and influence its systematic name.

Structural Isomerism

Structural isomerism occurs when compounds have the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements of atoms. This concept is important in organic chemistry because different isomers can have vastly different properties and names. Understanding structural isomerism helps in identifying the correct systematic name for each compound based on its unique structure.

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For each of the following, give the systematic name and the common name (if it has one) and then indicate whether it is a primary, secondary, or tertiary amine:

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For each of the following, give the systematic name and the common name (if it has one) and then indicate whether it is a primary, secondary, or tertiary amine:

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For each of the following, give the systematic name and the common name (if it has one) and then indicate whether it is a primary, secondary, or tertiary amine:

Textbook Question

What is each compound's systematic name?

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Draw the structures of the following compounds:

(d) 2-methylaziridine

(e) N-ethyl-N-methylhexan-3-amine

(f) m-chloroaniline

Textbook Question

Give an acceptable name for each amine.

(b)

Textbook Question

Give an acceptable name for each amine.